Self Reflection

Today, I found myself revisiting one of the earliest moments from our parenting journey — the first morning after the birth of our daughter. After managing to sleep for a few hours, I returned to the hospital early in the morning. When I entered the room, I saw my daughter crying uncontrollably. My wife was […]

In the first five to six weeks of becoming parents, things slowly began to change. We were gradually settling into our new roles and responsibilities. The uncertainty was still there, but it no longer felt overwhelming. Day by day, we started finding a rhythm. We began returning to our usual activities, slowly and carefully, adjusting

Yesterday, I found myself thinking about one of the early challenges we faced — feeding. It was one of those moments when something that seemed simple became unexpectedly difficult. Our daughter was struggling, and we could feel it. My wife was becoming impatient, and slowly, I realized I was beginning to lose my calmness as

The journey did not begin at birth. It began much earlier. During the pregnancy, I witnessed a different kind of strength — quiet, persistent, and often unseen. There were days when she struggled constantly. Vomiting throughout the months, unable to eat properly, and losing strength little by little. Even simple things like food became difficult.

The journey began in Edinburgh, Scotland. The first few weeks were challenging. Everything was new, unfamiliar, and constantly changing. What we had learned before didn’t always prepare us for what we were experiencing in reality. A tiny girl had suddenly taken over our world. Every moment revolved around her. There were sleepless nights, moments of